Instead of relying on your trusty ISP to provide your internet, you can get it all off of a sim card and utilize mobile networks to get internet. With a more unique design and use case it has its merits but also plenty of detriments that make it a bit of a harder recommendation especially considering the price of the gadget. So let's see what it has to offer.

Design

As a mobile router, it certainly is a lot different than standard, unlike gaming routers sporting big antennae and lots of surface area, it goes for small and compact. The Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro is just a square that fits in the palm of your hand. Measuring 105 x 105mm, 21.5mm thick, and weighing 256g it does make it quite easy to transport and get around, although a carrying case would be a good addition to have at the ready.

It does come with a 5,040 Lithium-ion battery that reportedly does last 13 hours, but that is likely with all the performance turned down for the least power consumption, which could be better for a travel router. This is where the easy access to the back is very useful, as the battery can be taken out and a SIM inserted, which can be a bit fiddly at first but easy to figure out sliding in.

It does have great adaptability and plenty of features but costs a lot

For networking, the M6 Pro can connect to any network with an unlocked SIM. Connecting up even the fast 5G network to then become a strong WiFi 6E router with the ability to create a 6 or 5Ghz, and/or 2.4GHz network. As in you can have 5 or 6 and 2.4 or any of those separately. But also with an ethernet port, you can use it in a formal way but still require a SIM inserted to do so, or you can extend your existing WiFi network too, even making public ones a bit safer.

Alongside the 2.5Gbps ethernet port, you do get a USB Type-C connector, which is used for charging or running the device but also can be used for tethering and working off another device instead. There are also two TS-9 external antenna ports if you do want to get some of those to extend your range whilst on the opposite side is the power button.

Other features

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G processor it is a strong mobile unit that the touchscreen works well with and so does the network speed. As it supports up to 32 devices at the same time and is able to be used in 125 countries it is a versatile unit. Plus targets a 1,000 sq. ft. range by standard and has a good plug solution as our one is a European model you can replace the plug between UK and EU plugs.

The router is AXE3600 rated for that fast speed to devices and varies from the nonpro as that drops to a 2.5Gbps mas 5G speed, loses 6GHz support, and lowers the ethernet port to Gigabit and shrinks the touchscreen by 0.4 inches. Other than that there's not too much else apart from the strong range of options and settings available that's fairly simple to go through. Including still being able to set up a guest network, along with having plenty of control via the web app as well for quicker use.

Pricing

Now here is the biggest drawback of this router. We've seen our fair share of expensive, routers, much like in our Nighthawk RS700 review. However, that still comes at less than the M6 Pro, which has a lesser WiFi standard and a lot fewer features. Our particular MR6450 has an MSRP of £900 although Amazon has it listed at £849 and lower on sale. The US version of the MR6550 is $1,000 or $900 on sale. But still, that is rather much more than you'd expect for a portable router.

To be fair there is certainly a range of people that will find this sort of device very helpful and handy and find the worth in its value. Others may find just using their phone as a hotspot much more reasonable, or find a much cheaper option. To be fair to Netgear you're unlikely to find that high tech in those choices and that is likely where the high price comes from implementing some of the latest tech into such a small package.

the great tech it is able to fit inside makes it one of the if not the best mobile routers out there

Performance

There is a range of testing we put the MR6450 through to see how well it performs. Both on the network and using a WAN connection, although we found in our office we only got a 4G connection to the Vodafone network and so did not get the full ability of the mobile solution to test.

On our current setup, we are also limited to WiFi 6 on a Samsung S21 FE so were not able to put the WiFi 6E network to the test and instead focused on both the 2.4 and 5GHz WiFi connections. The wireless tests we did over a set of distances from the router, starting off with 10ft/3m, and 30ft/9m uninterrupted, along with 60ft/18m with a wall in between and a bit more troublesome 90ft/27m with two rooms and plenty of obstacles. We gathered this data using the WiFiman and Ookla Speedtest apps and recorded them.

Signal strength and latency

First off we started off with the signal strength, which is how well the device and router can communicate effectively. Measured in decibels per meter, the lower the number, or closer to zero, the better the signal and speed. There we see that 2.4GHz holds up better than 5, with the values staying the same with mobile or ethernet unsurprisingly. The strength ranged from -50 to -69dBm and was unable to connect at the longest range of 2.4GHz, whilst 5GHz spanned -58 to -80dBm. Compared to other routers it is rather low but it does have a limited capacity and much fewer antennae to work with.

Now the latency is how long it takes for the communication and data transfer to occur between the two devices. The M6 Pro holds up quite well on that front although 2.4GHz is a bit hit or miss. That spans between 23 and 35ms, with 5GHz just being 8 to 12ms. It does not have too many problems with connections, although the latency to the internet may be a different story.

Speed tests

For speed testing we took both the PHY speed and internet speed, the first of which is the theoretical speed between router and phone, with the internet speed and how fast the overall connection is. The first of which does fairly well, with the 2.4GHz download ranging 258, and drops off with a wall in between 74Mbps, with uploads between 229 and 103Mbps. With 5GHz down at 864 to 108Mbps, and the up ranging 864 and 144Mbps.

However, actual speed tests drop that significantly. The 2.4GHz download for mobile is between 11 and 8Mbps, with ethernet between 33.7 and 9.1Mbps. Whilst 5GHz boosts that well with mobile between 149.5 and 52.1Mbps and ethernet at 262.0 and 60.2Mbps. Whilst uploads at 2.4GHz on mobile go from 13.5 to 8Mbps and on ethernet between 43.8 and 5.3Mbps, and 5GHz spanning 17.5 and 14.1Mbps on mobile and 270 and 58.1Mbps on ethernet.

Finally, we also tested the connection speed on a PC connected to the router. With the mobile network, the speed test got us a 67Mbps download and 9.7Mbps upload, whilst using ethernet that went to 265.6Mbps download and 283.9Mbps upload. We also were not able to do a usual read/write test for connected storage as the router lacked a USB port we could use.

Conclusion

Overall, the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro (MR6450) is an incredible piece of hardware, the great tech it is able to fit inside makes it one of the if not the best mobile routers out there. Utilizing the top speeds available and then coming out with some fast WiFi 6E is a great feat, along with all the options and setup that it can achieve. However, its big letdown is the price which makes it such a hard recommendation unless you really have a great need for it and a lot of time to make it a valued choice.

In that case, we put the 960 series Netgear router to the test, with a combination of router and satellites to create a mesh. Of course, they are available separately as a strong wireless router option but as a combination, it might be a strong solution to your troubles. So, let's see what it brings to the table.

Design

Both the satellites and router overall look very similar and have the same design, with only the backports differing, as the router is the only one with a 2.5G WAN connection. Otherwise, the three impose a slim but tall design, an oval shape that narrows as it rises.

They are also separated into three pieces, with the black version sporting plates at the front and back allowing the vents to billow out the heat generated from inside. The bottom and middle are a more silver-grayish color making it easy on the eyes and with a small area it should be easy to place anywhere you need it or you can mount it with the available mounting spots on the bottom if you buy the separate mounts.

With so much control and features available the router and satellites extend your network wherever you need it with a lot of ease and security

The gigabit router is of a WiFi 6E standard that offers you a range of frequencies to use. With a selection of 2.4GHz, two 5GHz channels, and one 6GHz. But by standard, you can only separate out the highest frequency, and with 2.4 and 5 using smart connect and not being able to be separate. Instead, you do get an IoT channel, which means your main network does not get bloated with traffic from all those smart home devices and is a great way to separate it out, that also includes being able to set up a guest network to keep your guests from causing any harm to your own which are all provided with 12 internal antenna and amplifiers for a range of 3,000 sq. ft. per device.

As for the wired router selection, there is a good amount of speed available to you. Firstly only the router itself features WAN for your ISP to access which is a 2.5Gbps port for any of you that has that fast a connection. There also is a 2.5Gbps ethernet on the router and each satellite, along with three 1Gbps ports for a load of connections. Although it does lack any USB connectors, so if you're looking for some network storage an ethernet NAS is what you have to go for.

Other features

For the hardware specs in the Orbi 960 mesh system, you can find a Quad-core 2.2GHz CPU, that's in each of the satellites as well. That is quite a powerful processor to feature in your router but with that much speed available there is a lot of processing to be done. Plus they also feature 512MB NAND Flash and 1GB RAM for the memory to support the power and keep the speed up.

The security feature on the router is 802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK to keep your internet secure. Along with that, you get a 30-day trial of Netgear armor, which adds another layer to your network safety and allows you to worry less. This also comes with the Parental Controls available so you can set up different profiles for each device connected and keep it safe.

That is handy all from the app, along with a strong web app that allows plenty of control. But it does require a lot of information to use, including having to sign up and log in for the app. That automatically starts your warranty and trial, which of course you need to subscribe to utilize Armory and Smart Controls in the long term. But in general, it does make setting up and controlling easy and simple including adding satellites and updating your hardware.

Pricing

Of course, a big deal of how much the mesh router is worth to you is the cost, and this one comes at quite a high cost. Although you are getting a lot for your money each of them is a powerful device in itself as well as sporting strong connectivity. The set of three 960s has an MSRP of $1,500, but at the time of writing and for quite some time it has been on sale for around $1,300 at the Netgear store.

But other retailers vary from that especially depending on the color you choose as we've seen the black version more than the white. Either way, it's certainly made for a certain target audience that has a need for that much wireless coverage for the area they have available. But there are certainly other WiFi 6E choices that won't cost as much but might lack the performance which we take a look at below.

RBKE963 mesh system is an incredible all-in-one mesh solution

Performance

For the performance testing, we put the router through a range of different tasks and uses to see how well it does. Although up against many other routers we tested in the same week, we came across some limitations in our office environment where we did these tests.

To start off we only had a WiFi 6 device in the Samsung S21 FE that we conducted these tests on, which means only 2.4 and 5GHz. Additionally, the network is limited and throttled to around 300Mbps which can affect the performance of some and can be dependent on the number of people and traffic. But we tried to keep the comparisons as close as possible and normalized to each other for a good comparison and instead of specific numbers but a good range. Also with the lack of a USB port on the router, we don't have a storage speed test that we have on some other choices.

In general, when testing the wireless connection to the router we had it set to a few distances. With both 10ft/3m and 30ft/9m being uninterrupted between device and router. Then around 60ft/18m had a wall between the two, and the last around 90ft/27m is behind several walls and furniture and is likely a test for any router but we see how well they do.

Signal strength and latency

The signal strength tells us how well the connection between the device and router is. Measured in decibel meters the lower the number or closer to zero, the better strength means you get a faster speed and performance to it. It can depend on the antennae in the router and the interference between the devices. We tested it via the WiFiman app that measure the connection between the two.

Overall the Orbi 960 provides strong strength at 2.4GHz across the board, and although the 5GHz reaches far it is a bit weaker than others. I imagine the 12 antennae help with reaching even the furthest corners of our office and through all the walls even though they're not protruding out of the device. In particular, at 2.4GHz we got between -41dBM and -70dBm, with 5GHz getting between -48 and -89dBm.

Then there is the latency of the router and how long it takes for info to travel between the device and router. For the RBKE963B, we see a quick response for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. As for the former, it ranges from 13ms to 26ms as it gets more interrupted and further away. Whilst the latter goes from 10 to just 20ms as it gets further away but still does well compared to the other choices we tested.

Speed tests

As for the actual speed, there's the physical and network speed. The first is the speed between the phone and router as reported by the WiFiman app. The second is the actual network speed it achieves from the Oopla speed test app, although we tried to be as accurate as possible, the performance may vary especially if the network is throttled or the interference gets stronger.

The physical download speed ranged from 229 to just 8Mbps at 2.4GHz but each wall dropped that significantly, whilst 5GHz topped 1080 and dropped down to 25Mbps but still was high in between. Whilst the upload for 2.4 ranged from 286 to 51, with 5GHz between 1080 and 34.

As for the wireless network speeds, the 2.4GHz download goes from 65.3 to 35.5Mbps as it fails to work at the full range, whilst upload jumps from 67.9 to 6.2. 5GHz goes from 197 to 57Mbps at 60 ft download, with upload running 227 to 83.9Mbps. As for the LAN speed that achieved a 254.8Mps download and a 275.5Mbps upload.

Conclusion

Overall, the RBKE963 mesh system is an incredible all-in-one mesh solution. For those needing to cover a lot of area without dropping signal, it's a strong choice if you can afford it. With impressive speeds and specs, it does have a high cost but is a strong choice for fitting out your network.

But it does lock plenty of useful features behind a paywall but still has a lot of control from the basics that give it a lot of options for your setup. It also provides a strong and easy setup including the satellites, even though aren't wired can be a a strong addition to keep even the furthest corners connected.

It looks to be as future-proof as possible, especially in the ports and specifications not just in the standards it has adopted. As the inclusion of WiFi 7 is still a rarity, there is still a lot available for you to appreciate now even if you may not utilize it to its full potential just yet. But it certainly looks to be one of the best gaming routers out there for you to enjoy.

Design

The Netgear Nighthawk RS700 is an intimidating obelisk of a router, coming in at an impressive 281.7mm (11.09in) height it's a lot more stealthy in design. The wireless router doesn't stand out and intimidate nor take up lots of space, making it an easier addition to wherever you need it without having to give it a dedicated setup of its own. It keeps things simple with the front adorned with just the status lights and a couple of buttons. With the back offering a line of ports and controls on the slim face.

Whilst it does have a unique shape, not flat and long like most, the gigabit router has six sides but not a hexagon as it gets more elongated at the back. It also includes vents on both the bottom and top at an angle so it still offers flexibility on how you place it down.

The main attraction of the wired router is of course the WiFi 7 standard, but that's not the only option coming from its 8 antennae built into it. You can easily split apart your network and have a choice of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz to connect to or let it automatically pick the fastest speeds your devices are capable of.

both a 10 Gig WAN and LAN port, you can make sure your router isn’t limiting the available speed at your house

Whilst on the wired network, you get a strong connection as well, starting with WAN (Wider Area Network) and a 10Gbps port available. That is if your internet provider allows for that much which is unlikely but maybe someday it will as speeds keep increasing. As well it offers up a single 10Gbps LAN (Local Area Network) port to match the WAN and bring it to your devices where you need it or interconnect your home setup. Along with four 1Gbps LAN ports and one USB 3.0 Type A for a fast storage connection if you want to have one.

Other features

The rest of the specs and features dress to impress as well. The RS700 brings with it a quad-core 2.6Ghz processor with 2GB of RAM and 512MB of NAND Flash, which is a surprising bit of power for a router but allows it to provide plenty of processing power and working through the tasks it goes through.

You can also aggregate the ports, so the Internet port and a LAN, or two LANs can be combined to get up to 2Gbps speeds from them. But alongside that offers up a guest network that you can set up in case you want to keep two separate and give yourself that security barrier. You can also do with being able to add a VPN to your entire network from the router as it also updates automatically for the latest security patches.

For extra protection and control, there is Netgear Armor and smart parent controls. The first of which is a subscription for a VPN and hacker protection if you're worried about safety. You can also set up what each device can see and access through the net if you want to ensure that your network is a safe environment.

There's plenty of control available in the app itself that makes it all the easier to set up and control. But it can be frustrating, as you have to sign in and register the router it automatically starts your subscription trial and warranty. It also keeps throwing up pop-ups for more subscriptions and control it can be infuriating the first time they come up but you're unlikely to be on it all to often.

Pricing

Well, this is where the big drawback of this Netgear router comes into play, at the edge of technology it comes at quite a steep price. Especially with such high specs, you have to pay quite a bit to be on the enthusiast level of networking. The Netgear Nighthawk is available for $699.99, although you do at least get a year of the Armor subscription, whilst for us in the UK that comes to $799.99. At that point, you can buy yourself a budget gaming PC, and a cheaper router on top.

Overall the Netgear Nighthawk RS700 is an amazing piece of tech

Performance

Unfortunately, our office network isn't specced for high speeds to reach what the RS700 is capable of. We're limited to around 300MB/s per port and throttles if used too much too quickly. Along with the varying traffic depending on how many people come in each day it's not an equal test each time, but we did the best we could. For the testing, we ran Speedtest and WiFiman for each router on a Samsung S21 FE to compare them, which limited us to WiFi 6 so we lacked the hardware to try 6E and 7 but still this should give us a good comparison.

Either way, we still gathered physical speeds, the signal strength, and network storage speeds where possible as well to see how they compare as they're less reliant on an ISP. These will be affected by how good the antenna is on the router and working at a distance or the hardware inside such as the USB if used as storage.

Signal strength

Signal strength is how well you're connected to the router wherever you're connected from. It refers to the power output of the transmitter to the receiver, i.e. from the router to our phone in this test. With the measurement coming in at dBm or a reference above the level of decibels. In this test, it means lower is better, or closer to zero is better as that means it's better connected. So as we tested it at four different positions we got a good overview from 10 feet, 30 feet, around 60 feet with a wall in between, and around 90 feet with two rooms in between.

In the graphs above you can compare the darker orange RS700 the the others we tested in the same week. As you can see it does well for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, in fact leading the rest of the routers. With 2.4GHz ranging from -41dBm to -62dBm up to 60ft, with 5GHz ranging from -31dBM to -76dBm but this one reaches 90ft.

The RS700 advertises a coverage of 3,500 sq. ft. which our 60 ft range is meant to be on the edge of. It does still reach slightly after that, but that 90 ft and several interferences are the limit, as the 5GHz shows the connection gets too bad as 2,4Ghz gets lost in general.

Speed tests

There are a few tests we did on the internet speed, including the physical speed connection between the phone and router and what to expect from it, along with an internet speed test to see how much the strength has affected it. On LAN the RS 700 achieved a download of 262Mbps with an upload of 254Mbps, which is a strong performance for our setup at the time.

Whilst looking to wireless, the download at 2.4GHz averages 103, 78.4, and 5.6Mbps at 10/30/60 ft. Whilst 5Ghz goes to 273, 269, 117, and 25.5 Mbps. So it shows how much interference can affect it but that's seen across the board and the RS 700 holds up well. For the uploads at 2.4GHz that sits at 62, 50, and 22Mbps with 5GHz reaching 239, 227, 131, and 8Mbps

For the physical speed, 2.4GHz has a strength of 206, 206, and 137 Mbps at download, and 1200, 864, 288, and 8 at 5GHz. With the upload of 2.4Ghz achieving 286, 258, 149Mbps, and 5GHz running 1080, 1080, 576, and 17Mbps. The latency of this connection at the lower standard ranges between 13 and 20ms with the higher frequency sitting around 11 and 13ms but at the 90ft range jumps to 36ms.

File transfer test

For a more unique test, we look at how well the transfer speed between devices is using the router. The setup consists of an SSD in a USB adapter sled plugged into the router. Then we connect up a PC to a LAN port and make it discoverable, and so we can see all network-connected devices. Then we conducted a CrystalDiskMark benchmark with this setup and got the results below in full.

Out of all the options we tested, the RS700 was the fastest option and got a good result overall. It comes at a 260MB/s sequential read and 159MB/s write with 8 queues and 1 thread. Where in random that falls to a lower speed with the 32 queue and 1 thread achieving 75 and 66MB/s for the read and write with eh Q1T1 falling even further below. But for connected storage, it is a good option if you're not using a NAS or other ethernet-capable option but is a good way to connect up your whole network to it.

Conclusion

Overall the Netgear Nighthawk RS700 is an amazing piece of tech. It implements the latest tech into it and makes sure your network is the best it can be, as long as everything else allows it. Certainly, the router isn't going to be the limiting factor, as with the latest WiFi standard and fastest ports it is a good-term solution as we doubt even ISPs will supply it with enough internet anytime soon.

But for those after the latest standards and being on the edge of technology it might just be the choice as long as you can pay for it as it's not a cheap choice of hardware. As a central hub to your network, it already provides a strong setup choice with a lot of control over it which makes it a perfect pick for WiFi 7 and getting the most out of your network. But for most others, a WiFi 6E box or lower will be plenty enough as the RS700 is certainly for a niche for now.

What is WiFi 7? - Latest WiFi standard explained

WiFi 7 is the seventh generation WiFi standard (IEEE 802.11be), following on from its predecessors WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E. As the new kid on the block, WiFi 7 make leaps in terms of performance and user experience. With speed improvements, alongside reductions in latency disruption and a boost to overall capacity, this new WiFi frontier will certainly be an appealing option for many. Below you will find a round-up of the 5 main benefits of upgrading to WiFi 7:

WiFi 7 - Key improvements

A key aspect of a new WiFi package is making sure it has tangible improvements over your current setup. Given that the major WiFi standard found across routers today is either WiFi 6 or 6E, we will break down the major differences and improvements between the three:

Speed

Wi-Fi 7 has been developed to be much faster than previous versions of Wi-Fi. It's able to reach speeds several times higher than we have today. For reference, Wi-Fi 6 has a maximum speed of 9.6 Gbps, while WiFi 5 only has 6.9 Gbps. WiFi 7 promises speeds closer to 46 Gbps according to TP-Link. A truly monumental jump that will mean improvements in the reliability of your internet connection and the performance of desktops, laptops, and smartphones. If speed is what you are after, you may want to check out our best router modem combo guide which includes a latest WiFi 7 option.

Channel expansion

Firstly, while WiFi 7 does not open any new bands, it will have wider channels, sticking within the 6 GHz band alongside WiFi 6E. To explain, each band is divided into channels. The channel width dictates how much data can be transferred. For example, in WiFi 6E, the 2.4 GHz band has 11 channels of 20 MHz each. As we expand up, the 6 GHz band will have 60 channels typically as wide as 160 MHz. WiFi 7 improves this to an ultra-wide 320 MHz bandwidth. In terms of impact, this will cause improvements to the connection speed and the overall smoothness of performance.

4K-QAM

You may be wondering what is QAM. Well, QAM, or Quadrature Amplitude Modulation, is a way to transmit data in radio-frequency waves typically used by WiFi. The more QAM, the more data and information you can get across. Wi-Fi 7 uses a more advanced and efficient method than the previous standard, called 4K-QAM. While the improvements are self-explanatory, this method is sensitive to weak signals or interference. While Wi-Fi 7 can pack 20% more information, it might not always work as well in areas with poor signal conditions.

Multi-Link Operation

Another interesting development is Multi-Link Operation. The main feature of each WiFi standard is to establish a connection between two devices on one single band. This band can be on either 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz or 6 GHz. Wi-Fi 7 routers with MLO technology allow routers to utilize multiple channels simultaneously. This not only increases the overall capacity for data flow, but MLO also enables these channels to be wider, further enhancing the amount of information that can be transmitted at once. This improvement will be felt in the speed and efficiency of your router.

When was WiFi 7 released?

WiFi 7 routers began their initial rollout in early 2024, however, you will need WiFi 7 compatible devices/hardware to receive and utilize the benefits of your new router. Importantly, WiFi 7 routers are backward compatible, meaning they will work sufficiently with previous Wi-Fi standards. Therefore, it may be the best option to upgrade to a WiFi 7 router if you are on the market as it is only a matter of time before WiFi 7 becomes the mainstay WiFi standard.

Looking for the latest routers to improve your gaming speed, and internet connection, or keep the whole family online? Well, we have several buying guides dedicated to WiFi routers, including products with WiFi 7. Make sure to check out our best wi-fi routers for gaming and best routers for streaming when you get a chance. You won't be disappointed.

Logging into Orbi router can help you access the admin panel from where you can control your network. From changing your WiFi name and password to using parental controls to restrict websites, the admin panel lets you do it all.

In this guide, we'll go over how to log in to Orbi router and what you can do if you forget your Orbi admin login password.

How you can log in to your Orbi router

Here are the steps you need to follow to log in to your Orbi router.

What is the default login for Orbi router?

The default Orbi login username is 'admin' and the password is 'password' or 'admin.' Make sure to change these after getting the router to secure it.

What is the IP address of Orbi?

The default IP address of Orbi is 192.168.1.1. You can enter this in a web browser to access the Orbi admin login page.

Conclusion

Logging into Orbi is a pretty simple and straightforward task, but things can get tricky if you forget your login credentials. In any case, the admin panel is extremely useful as it can let you control your network from anywhere. You can access parental controls, monitor your internet usage, update your router, and do so much more through it.

In case you're planning to switch to some other mesh system, check out our top picks for the best mesh routers.

Logging into Netgear router can help you manage the network from anywhere. You can quickly change your WiFi's name and password, update the router, monitor your internet usage, access parental controls, and do so much more.

In this guide, we'll walk you through how to log in to Netgear router to access its settings.

How you can log in to your Netgear router

Here's how you can quickly log in to Netgear router.

What is the default web login for Netgear router?

The default Netgear login username is 'admin' and the password is 'password.' After you log in for the first time, make sure to change the login credentials to keep your device and network secure.

What is the IP address of Netgear router?

The default IP address of Netgear router is 192.168.1.1, which you can use to access the Netgear router login page.

Conclusion

Logging into Netgear router isn't a difficult process, but things can get tricky if you forget your login credentials. If that happens, factory reset your router, as this will restore the router back to its original settings. After you successfully log in to the admin panel, you can monitor your Internet usage, change your WiFi name and password, restrict access to websites, and do so much more.

In case you're planning to switch to a different router from the same brand, check out our top picks for the best Netgear routers.

The flashing blue light on Google WiFi can mean many things, like the device is ready for pairing, a factory reset is in progress, or it is updating its firmware. However, if the light does not go away, you will have to fix it yourself.

And this is where we come in. First, we will tell you the different reasons behind the flashing blue light on Google WiFi devices; along with that, we will also walk you through various troubleshooting fixes so you can get back online fast. 

Why is there a flashing blue light on your Google WiFi system?

Here are some possible causes for your Google WiFi system to flash blue.

How to fix the Google WiFi flashing blue light issue

Let’s go over different methods to fix the Google WiFi flashing blue light issue.

Conclusion

The flashing blue light on Google WiFi may seem like a headache to get around, but the issue can be quickly resolved with a few fixes. You should first power cycle your WiFi system to eliminate any software bugs or glitches, but checking all the cables and waiting for a while is a wise choice if the light is still blinking blue. But if nothing works, factory reset your device or contact Google support.

If you want to explore a different mesh WiFi system, check our top picks for the best mesh routers.

The solid red globe on Verizon router means the device cannot connect to the internet, which also sometimes gives a yellow light on the Verizon router. Similarly, if the red globe is blinking slowly or fast, it means there is something wrong with the gateway or the router is overheating. Either way, if the red globe does not disappear on its own after a few minutes, you'll have to resort to some manual fixes.

This is where we come in. In this guide, we're going to discuss several reasons why there's a red globe on your Verizon router and how you can make it go away.

Why is there a red globe on your Verizon router?

These are the several issues that can cause the red globe on your Verizon router.

How to fix the Verizon router red globe issue

Here are different methods that can help you fix the red globe on the Verizon router.

Conclusion

The Verizon router red globe issue is pretty annoying, but it can be resolved through simple methods. Start by checking about any local outages. If there aren’t any, inspect your cables for damage. Your next steps should include power cycling your router, keeping it at optimal temperatures, restarting your ONT, updating the firmware, and, at last, doing a factory reset. However, if you’re still stuck with the red globe, there is likely something wrong with the router, and only Verizon support can further assist you.

If there's something wrong with your current device and you have to replace it, check out our top picks for the best Verizon routers. Also, you might want to learn about the Verizon router blinking white issue in case you ever run into it.

Usually, the blinking blue light on the Verizon router means it is in pairing mode and trying to connect to a WPS device. This happens when you press the WPS button, and the router should go back to normal solid blue (or white) light after a couple of minutes. However, if your Verizon router is stuck with the blinking blue light, there is an issue that needs to be fixed.

This is where we come in. In this guide, we will tell you several reasons why your Verizon router is blinking blue and how you can fix it.

Why is there a blinking blue light on your Verizon router?

Here are the possible reasons your Verizon router may be blinking blue.

How to fix the Verizon router blinking blue light issue

You can use these methods to fix the blinking blue light issue on your Verizon router.

Conclusion

The blinking blue light on Verizon router can appear for anyone, even those with a new device. However, in most cases, it can be fixed by a simple power cycle. But if that doesn't work, update the firmware, reconnect the cables, relocate the device, and factory reset it to take it back to its default settings. And if none of the methods work, get in touch with Verizon support for further assistance. If there's a hardware-related problem and you need to replace your device, check out some of the best Verizon routers for new options.

You might also be interested in learning about the Verizon router blinking white issue and the Verizon router yellow light issue. Understanding what these two lights mean can help you quickly fix them if they ever appear on your router.

Now, if your AT&T router is working fine, there will be a green light to indicate that. However, a red light usually means that there's something wrong with the router. From a poor power supply to no network from AT&T, the blinking red light on your AT&T router can mean a lot of things. If the light does not stop blinking after around 30 minutes, you need to troubleshoot the issue. 

To help you out, we will list down possible reasons your AT&T router may be blinking red and how you can fix it at home. 

Why is my AT&T router flashing red?

If any of the lights on your AT&T router are blinking red, it could be due to one of these issues:

How to fix the AT&T router blinking red light issue

Here are some methods you can follow to fix the blinking red light issue -

How do I fix the red light on my ATT router?

As mentioned in our guide here, if there is a red light flashing on your AT&T router, you can try and fix it with new cables, restarting the router, factory resetting it, and cleaning the router. If these methods don't seem to be working, then you can get in touch with AT&T customer service. You can check our guide here for more details.

Conclusion

The AT&T router blinking red issue can prevent you from going online, but you can fix the issue quickly by performing a power cycle. If that doesn't work, try updating the firmware, checking the cables, and factory resetting your device. Finally, seek help from AT&T support if nothing works.

A blinking orange light on Google WiFi means the device is not connected to the internet. This can happen for many reasons, including loose cables and local internet outages, but in most cases, you can fix it yourself with a few troubleshooting techniques.

In this guide, we will tell you the different causes behind the blinking orange light issue on Google WiFi and walk you through the steps to fix it.

Why is Google WiFi flashing orange?

Here are some possible reasons your Google WiFi might be getting the blinking orange light.

How to fix the Google WiFi blinking orange light issue

Let’s go over the different fixes you can try to resolve the blinking orange light issue.

What does orange light mean on Google Nest Point?

As mentioned in our guide above, the orange light flashing on the Google WiFi router indicates that the router is not connected to the internet. You can refer to our guide for possible fixes.

Conclusion

If you see a blinking orange light on Google WiFi, power cycle your device, as this can fix the issue if a glitch or bug is causing it. Also, update your device to the latest firmware version and reconnect all the cables. In the end, reset your device to restore it to its default settings. But if nothing works, contact Google support for further assistance.

In case you need a new modem for your network, check out our top picks for the best modems for Google WiFi.

Now, a Cox router does show a green light initially, which just means that the router is establishing an upstream channel. When that’s done, the green light goes away - and this all happens in a few seconds. 

But when the green light keeps blinking for a few minutes, it becomes a problem. Usually, it means that there are issues with the network. This could very well be due to a local power outage, in which case you’ll simply have to wait it out. However, if that’s not the case, you’ll have to start troubleshooting it yourself.

And this is where we come in. In this guide, we will tell you about the potential causes behind the Cox blinking green issue and what steps you can take to fix it as soon as possible.

Why is there a blinking green light on your Cox router or modem?

Here are the several reasons you might be getting the blinking green light issue on your Cox router or modem.

How to fix the Cox router or modem blinking green light issue

In this section, we will walk you through different ways to fix the blinking green light issue on your Cox router or modem.

Why is the green light on my Cox router flashing?

As mentioned in our guide above, there are very few reasons why your Cox router has a blinking green light. While installing, the Cox router does show a green light, which means that it’s registering its upstream channel. However, it quickly turns white after a few seconds. It becomes a problem when the green light keeps flashing green after a few minutes.

What color should the Cox router light be?

Your Cox device should have a solid white light, which indicates that everything is running smoothly and the connection is stable.

Conclusion

The blinking green light on Cox can be annoying, but it can be fixed quickly using some simple methods like power cycling the device or updating its firmware. But if these don't work, try factory resetting your device to take it back to its default settings. In the end, get in touch with Cox support for further assistance. If your current device needs to be replaced, check out our top picks for the best modem for Cox and the best router for Cox.

A solid pink light on Orbi routers typically indicates that there's no active internet connection. Similarly, if your Orbi satellite has the pink light, it means it is unable to form a connection with the router. In such a situation, you need to troubleshoot the issue yourself.

This is where we come in. We'll discuss different reasons behind the pink light on Orbi and how you can make it go away.

Why is there a pink light on your Orbi WiFi system?

Here are the several reasons behind the Orbi pink light issue.

How to fix the Orbi pink light issue

Let’s go over different methods you can follow to fix the pink light on Orbi.

Why is my Orbi satellite not connecting?

Your Orbi satellite may not be connecting to the primary router due to outdated or corrupt firmware. It can also happen because of a random bug or glitch.

Conclusion

The pink light on Orbi can be annoying as it prevents you from going online, but the issue can be fixed by a power cycle of firmware update in most cases. If these don't work, you might have to factory reset your device to take it back to its default settings. And if everything fails, seek help from Netgear support. If there's a hardware-related problem in your device and it needs to be replaced, check out some of the best mesh routers for alternate options.

A blinking blue light on Xfinity router or modem usually means the device is in WPS mode and is trying to establish a wireless connection. However, if the light does not stop blinking after a few minutes, it means there's something wrong, and you need to troubleshoot the issue.

And this is where we come in. Here, we will go over different reasons why your Xfinity router or modem is blinking blue and what steps you can take to fix it.

Why is there a blinking blue light on your Xfinity router or modem?

You might get the blinking blue light on your Xfinity router or modem if you accidentally press the WPS button. In this case, the light should disappear on its own after a couple of minutes. However, there are a few other reasons why the light could be blinking.

How to fix the Xfinity router or modem blinking blue light issue

Here are a few methods you can use to quickly get rid of the blinking blue light issue on your Xfinity modem or router.

How do I get my Xfinity gateway back online?

The quickest way to get it online is by restarting or power cycling it. However, your device may fail to go online if it's running on outdated firmware or if there's something wrong with the hardware.

What to do when the xFi gateway blinks a blue light?

As mentioned in our guide above, if your Xfinity router is flashing a blue light, it means that it is looking to connect to a wireless device. If you don’t want to use the WPS mode, you can turn it off, and the blinking should stop. You can also try restarting the router. If the flashing blue light still doesn’t go away, you can get in touch with Xfinity support for further assistance.

Conclusion

If your Xfinity router or modem is blinking blue, don't panic. Instead, troubleshoot the issue through the basic methods first, like performing a power cycle and updating the firmware. If that doesn't work, reset your device to take it back to its default setting. But if the blinking blue light isn't going away no matter what you do, get in touch with Xfinity support for further assistance. If you end up buying a new router or modem to go along with your Xfinity plan, check out our top picks for the best routers for Xfinity and the best modems for Xfinity. 

Usually, you will get the blinking white light on your Eero every time you power it up, and the device connects to the internet. However, if the light does not disappear on its own, it means there’s something wrong with either your ISP or the Eero itself. In either case, you will have to troubleshoot the problem to get back online.

This is where we come in. In this guide, we will walk you through the possible reasons why your Eero might be blinking white and what you can do to fix the issue.

Why is my Eero blinking white?

Here are some possible causes behind the blinking white light issue on an Eero.

How to fix the Eero flashing white light issue

Let’s jump into some troubleshooting tricks to fix the Eero blinking white light issue.

Why does my Eero have a white light but no internet?

Your Eero may have a white light but no internet due to a local outage. In some cases, it could be due to a temporary bug or glitch, which can be fixed by performing a power cycle.

What does the white light on Eero mean?

As mentioned in our guide above, the white light on the Eero indicates that it's starting up and connecting to the internet. However, the problem occurs when it keeps flashing and does not disappear. To counter this issue, you can try the methods listed above.

Conclusion

The blinking white light issue on Eero can be annoying, but you can fix it quickly using the right methods. If there isn’t any ongoing maintenance or local outage in your area, try power cycling your device, updating its firmware, and adding it to the network again. But if nothing works, contact Eero support for further assistance. In case there’s a fault in the modem, and you have to replace it, check out our top picks for the best modems for Eero.

Now, The blinking blue light on Eero means the device is ready for pairing. All you have to do is set it up and add the device to the network using the Eero app. However, if the blinking blue light does not go away even after it has been added to the network, it means there is some problem going on that needs to be resolved.

This is where we come in. We will tell you several reasons why there’s a blinking blue light on your Eero device and walk you through the troubleshooting steps you can take to fix it.

Why is my Eero blinking blue?

Here are the possible causes behind the Eero blinking blue light issue -

How to fix the Eero blinking blue issue

If your Eero is blinking blue but not connecting, follow these methods to fix the issue -

Why is Eero not connecting?

Your Eero device may not be connecting due to an internet outage in your area. It could also be because of a loose or damaged cable, corrupt firmware files, or a problem with the hardware.

How do I get rid of the blue light blinking on my Eero?

As mentioned in our guide, you can get rid of the blue flashing light on your Eero by trying out some troubleshooting tricks like restarting the router, replacing cables, restarting the network, factory resetting it, and more. For more details, we encourage you to check out our guide above.

Conclusion

The blinking blue light on Eero means the device is trying to pair with the network. However, if the light keeps blinking, you should remove it from the network and re-add it. If that doesn’t work, try power cycling the device or factory resetting it to eliminate bugs or glitches that may be causing the issue. But if nothing works, the problem is most probably with the hardware itself, and you need to contact Eero support for assistance. You should also check out what the red light on Eero means, which appears when the device is unable to connect to the internet.

If the issue turns out to be with your modem and you have to get a new one, check our top picks for the best modems for Eero.

The blinking white light appears when your Orbi is updating its firmware or after you reset it, especially if you lose power during the update. It can also pop up after your satellite and router lose sync with each other, which can also cause the purple light on Orbi or the blue light on Orbi. If the blinking white light on Orbi does not go away on its own, you can try some manual fixes to solve the problem.

In this guide, we'll let you know why your Orbi is blinking white and which fixes you can follow to troubleshoot the issue and get your connection back quickly.

Why is my Orbi blinking white?

These are the common reasons why the Orbi router is blinking white -

How to fix the Orbi blinking white light issue

Here are a few methods that can help fix the blinking white Orbi light.

How do I fix a solid white light on my Orbi router?

A solid white light means that your router is returning to its factory default settings. To fix it, you need to restart your device or perform a factory reset.

What does it mean when Orbi flashes white?

When your Netgear Orbi starts flashing white, it usually means that the router's firmware is corrupted. This can potentially happen if you have recently updated the firmware. You can solve this issue by factory resetting your Orbi router - refer to our guide above for more details.

Conclusion

The blinking white light issue in Orbi WiFi systems can be very frustrating, but you can easily fix it with a few troubleshooting techniques. The most straightforward fix is to perform a power cycle on your devices. However, if you’re still getting the blinking white light, a factory reset is the way to go. While you’ll have to re-sync your satellites with the router after a factory reset, you can also try generating a new backhaul password and then re-sync the devices. If everything fails, you’ll have to contact NETGEAR support.

In case your current device is beyond repair and you need to replace it, check out our top picks for the best mesh routers for alternate options.

The Eero red light of death means that your device is not connected to the internet and has lost the connection. In some cases, the light goes away on its own after a few hours. But if it stays, you need to perform some manual fixes.

To help you out, we’re going to explain what the Eero router red light means and how you can fix it quickly. 

What causes the Eero red light issue?

Here are some possible reasons behind the Eero red light of death. 

How to fix the Eero red light issue 

Here are some methods that can help fix the red light on Eero. 

How do I get my Eero back online?

To get your Eero back online, you need to power cycle both your modem and router. This involves turning the devices off, removing their power cables, and waiting for around three minutes before plugging them back in.

What color should Eero be when working?

If your Eero is working fine and the connection is stable, you will see a white LED on the device.

Conclusion

The Eero red light issue may seem difficult to fix, but in most cases, you can make the problem disappear by performing a power cycle or updating the router. If these don’t work, try reconnecting the cables, disconnecting unnecessary devices, or factory resetting your device. But if everything fails, seek help from Eero support. In case you are planning to replace your current device, check out our top picks for the best mesh routers.

If you see a purple light on your Orbi router, it means the device is unable to connect to the internet. And if you see the same purple light on an Orbi satellite, it means the satellite can not sync with the router, which also sometimes causes a blue light on Orbi. Normally, this light should go away on its own after a few hours. But if it doesn't, you will have to troubleshoot the issue yourself.

To help you out, we're going to explain the causes of the purple light on Orbi, along with how you can fix it quickly.

What causes the Orbi purple light issue?

Here are a few possible reasons behind the purple light on Orbi router or satellite.

How to fix the Orbi purple light issue

Here are a few methods that can quickly make the purple light on Orbi disappear.

How do you fix solid magenta light on Orbi?

The solid magenta or purple light on Orbi can be fixed by power cycling the devices, reconnecting the cables, updating the firmware, or performing a factory reset.

Why is my Orbi router not connecting to the internet?

Your Orbi router may not be connecting to the internet due to a locate outage or a temporary bug or glitch. In some cases, the issue can also be caused due to hardware failure.

Conclusion

The Orbi purple light issue can appear for anyone, but it's something that can be fixed quickly through different methods. First, you should try power cycling your device, as that is the quickest way to make the light disappear if it's being caused due to a bug or glitch. If that doesn't do the job, inspect the cables, update your devices, and resync them. But if everything fails, there might be a hardware failure. In such a case, you need to get in touch with Netgear's support team.

In case you are planning to ditch your current mesh system to get a new one, check out our top picks for the best mesh routers.

A blinking orange light on the Cox modem or router indicates that the router is struggling to establish a stable connection, usually due to problems with the ISP link or loss of signal. In some cases, the issue gets resolved on its own after a few hours. But if the problem is not going away, you'll need to fix it yourself.

And that's where we come in. Through this guide, we'll help you understand the reasons behind the blinking orange light on your Cox modem or router and what you can do to fix it.

Why is there a blinking orange light on your Cox modem or Cox router?

Here are some possible reasons behind the issue -

How to fix the blinking orange light on Cox modem or Cox router?

Here are some methods that can help you fix the orange blinking light issue on your device.

What color should the light be on the Cox router?

If everything is working fine, you will see a solid white light on your Cox router. But if you see a blinking orange light, it means there's a problem with your connection.

Conclusion

The Cox modem blinking orange light issue is pretty frustrating as it prevents you from accessing the internet. But if the light appears for you, don't panic. Instead, perform a power cycle as this will fix the issue if it is being caused due to a bug or glitch. However, if nothing works, seek help from Cox support. In case you are planning to ditch your old device and upgrade to a new one, check out our top picks for the best modem for Cox and the best router for Cox.